Auto + Marine

Driven Together

Tom and Amy Buckley’s Full Throttle Success of Salt Lake City Motorcars Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Logan Davidson, Salt Lake City Motorcars For Tom and Amy Buckley, the road to building one of Utah’s premier luxury automotive dealerships didn’t begin with a grand plan—it started with grit, long hours, and a shared belief in what hard work could create. “Tom started selling Chevrolets in Memphis, TN in 1991 to pay for college,” Amy recalls. “I started working as a receptionist...

Food + Beverage

Old Delhi Butter Chicken

A Central by Saffron Valley kitchen recipe inspired by the streets of Delhi Article and Photography by Central by Saffron Valley Butter chicken was born in the kitchens of Old Delhi as a way to transform leftover tandoori chicken into something rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful. At the South Jordan and Sugar House locations of Saffron Valley and Central by Saffron Valley in downtown Salt Lake City, owner Lavanya Mahate and her team honor that origin while creating a dish that feels both...

Arts + Culture

Illustrating Faces

Local Artist Spotlight: Greg Bean Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Greg Bean Greg Bean never planned to be an artist. For most of his career, he worked as a police detective and says he was “basically an art imbecile,” completely avoiding art after a discouraging experience in junior high. In 1999, that changed when his lieutenant found out and literally ordered him to learn forensic composite drawing. Though reluctant, Greg says his instructor was wonderful, explaining that...

Style + Beauty

A Refuge for the Man's Man

How Damien Olsen is Redefining Men's Grooming at Hammer & Nails Article and Photography by Mike Bean Spotting an unmet need is the hallmark of a true entrepreneur. For Damien Olsen, a self-described serial entrepreneur with an "ADHD type of personality" and a constant desire to "learn, do, and make more," that need was a luxury grooming space for men. His solution? Hammer & Nails, a unique barber shop and grooming lounge he recently opened in Herriman. Olsen's approach to business is simple...

Health + Wellness

More Than Skin Deep

Why Men's Health Deserves a Closer Look Article by Kellene Ricks Adams | Photography by Kamee Valdez Photo For many men, a doctor's visit happens only when something is unmistakably wrong. Preventative care, hormonal health, and sexual wellness often fall to the bottom of the priority list, dismissed as unnecessary, too personal, or simply not discussed. But according to Dr. Kat Lofley, nurse practitioner and founder of Renewal Aesthetics and Sexual Wellness, that mindset is quietly costing...

Home + Design

One Call, Done

A Q&A with Zack Kemp of Picture Perfect Homes Article by Kellene Ricks Adams | Photography by Picture Perfect Homes How did you get into the home services business? I originally worked for someone else cleaning windows. I noticed that we’d be cleaning windows, and then the lawn crew would show up, and then someone else for the gutters. I thought, “Why not have one company handle all of it?” That idea stuck with me, and Picture Perfect Homes was born. That was about five years ago, and we've...

Arts + Culture

Local Artist Spotlight: Nicky Soulier

Finding Light Through Art Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Jen Fox Photography For artist Nicky Soulier, oil painting is a kind of refuge, a healing space where hours pass as her brushes move deliberately across canvas and the noise of the outside world fades into a manageable and beautiful process. Her path to painting, however, was anything but linear. For years, Soulier has navigated life-threatening depression, anxiety, ADHD, and complex PTSD. She’s explored nearly every...

Life + Culture

Women Who Lead

Six inspiring local women are redefining business success with purpose and passion Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Women-owned businesses have become a powerful force in Utah’s economy, blending innovation with empathy, resilience with creativity, and building businesses that make things better. Studies consistently show that female entrepreneurs are more likely to reinvest in their communities, support other small businesses, and prioritize workplace culture...

Wellness

Investing in Yourself

Suggestions from Stacy Harmer, certified Life and Health Coach Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Investing in Yourself: Gentle Guidance from Stacy Harmer, Certified Life and Health Coach After unexpectedly losing a child, Stacy Harmer found herself navigating deep grief and depression. The intentional journey she took to heal—body, heart, mind, and spirit—now shapes the compassionate work she does through Vibrant Living Wellness. “I believe it’s absolutely...

Arts + Culture

Nature’s Healing Lens: The Art of Jeri Abel

Golden Elegance Article by Mike Bean | Photography by Jeri Abel Jeri Abel’s lifelong love of nature evolved into an award-winning photography career celebrating the restorative power of the natural world. For years, she began photographing flowers and landscapes hoping to one day turn them into paintings. Today, those dreams have blossomed into a professional career that celebrates the restorative power of the natural world. Jeri’s roots go back to her childhood in Idaho. Her father taught...